posted: Dec. 04, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 27, 2025.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more

posted: Nov. 20, 2025.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more

posted: Nov. 13, 2025.

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read more

posted: Nov. 06, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 30, 2025.

If the scariest part of Halloween in Truro, Nova Scotia is trying to figure out which treats are braces-friendly and which treats are braces-frightful, we have a fiendishly simple suggestion Read more

posted: Oct. 23, 2025.

Our team from Dominion Family Dentistry understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and Read more

posted: Oct. 16, 2025.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Dominion Family Dentistry wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more

posted: Oct. 09, 2025.

Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Truro, Nova Scotia office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish Read more

posted: Oct. 02, 2025.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Dominion Family Dentistry ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read more

posted: Sep. 25, 2025.

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read more

posted: Sep. 18, 2025.

Mouthwash is important for more than just keeping your breath fresh and smelling great. Combined with other forms of dental hygiene, it can help prevent plaque, cavities, gingivitis, and other Read more

posted: Sep. 11, 2025.

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read more

posted: Sep. 04, 2025.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more

posted: Aug. 28, 2025.

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more

posted: Aug. 21, 2025.

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having Read more